Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
220 E. Thomas Street,
Hammond,
LA
70402
220 E. Thomas Street,
Hammond,
LA
70402
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This 1928 movie palace located in downtown Hammond, originally seating almost 1,200, it was closed in 1972. It reopened in 1977 as a legitimate theater, but closed once again by the early-1980’s.
The theater was acquired by Southeastern Louisiana University after sitting vacant for over 15 years and had become at risk of demolition. The Columbia reopened in 2002 after a renovation and restoration project costing close to $5 million.
Today, the Columbia houses a 900-seat performing arts auditorium, a conference center, gallery, and office space.
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Bryan Krefft
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Photos of and further information on the Columbia can be found here.
Here is a recent night view of the Columbia sign.
A Robert-Morton theater organ size 2/4 was installed in the Columbia Theater in 1928.
A 1986 photo of the Columbia Theater, empty and for sale or rent.
Another 1986 photo of the Columbia Theatre.
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Here are two more 1986 photos:
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